EXCEL
In Science, Technology, Engineering & MathEXCEL aims to increase student success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) during the transition to university life by connecting UCF students, faculty, and staff in STEM disciplines, and creating a learning community to support discovery and engagement. Science and Engineering subjects require that students have a strong mathematics foundation. EXCEL is structured to help students hone their math skills to easily master material in their STEM discipline and gain access to critical path courses for a timely graduation.
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Mentoring
Through GEMS, EXCEL connects students with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.
Undergraduate Research
Eligible students will be paired with an EXCEL faculty mentor to conduct research during the spring semester of the second year.
EXCEL Tutoring Center
Students have access to free math and science tutoring at the Center, which is staffed by our Teaching Assistants and undergraduate tutors.
Supported Majors in our Learning Community
EXCEL’s primary intervention centers around strengthening a
student's math foundation for success in their STEM discipline courses
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Ornella Vintimilla
Ornella Vintimilla is a Biomedical Sciences and Psychology major who chose UCF to help her achieve her goal of becoming a physician. She utilized the
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